The flu outbreak in the U.S. is particularly severe this season, with the CDC reporting over 12 million infections, 160,000 hospitalizations, and 6,600 fatalities. Antiviral medication Tamiflu is commonly prescribed to high-risk patients to alleviate symptoms and expedite recovery. However, its effectiveness hinges on timely administration, which can be complicated by symptoms resembling other viruses. Recent developments in at-home rapid testing can differentiate between COVID-19 and influenza, assisting individuals in deciding whether to seek medical treatment and consider Tamiflu.
The C.D.C. estimates that there have been at least 12 million flu infections so far this season, leading to 160,000 hospitalizations and 6,600 deaths.
Tamiflu works against both influenza A and influenza B viruses. The drug, which can be taken as a liquid or a pill, blocks the flu virus from spreading in the body.
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